Top 5 Safest Cars of India 2025 : After you’ve selected your vehicle, miles and looks are usually the priority. However, if there is one factor that should never be taken lightly, it is safety. Indian car buyers have been hearing a lot more about safety ratings and crash test ratings in the last two years, and carmakers themselves have also raised the bar. With Global NCAP crash tests, now we know which vehicles actually protect you and your loved ones on the road.

In 2025, several cars in India earned the much-desired 5-star safety rating in Global NCAP — the industry standard in crash testing. They are built with strong structures, featuring the best safety technology, and deliver genuine peace of mind driving on the city streets or highways.

Below are the 5 safest vehicles in India in 2025 with a 5-star Global NCAP rating, ideal for safe drivers and families.

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Tata Punch

Why it’s safe: One of the cheapest cars to have a perfect 5-star safety rating, Tata Punch also comes with a sturdy body, two airbags, ABS with EBD, and ISOFIX child seat fixing. It has a sturdy body shell that ensures the car remains intact to record good crash test performance.

Mahindra XUV300

Why it’s safe: Featuring the top child and adult safety rating, the XUV300 is one of India’s safest compact SUVs. It comes equipped with front and side airbags, all-wheel disc brakes, and structure strength stiffness.

Tata Nexon (Facelift 2025)

Why it’s safe: The new Nexon is continuing Tata’s tradition of being safe cars. It incorporates high-strength body steel, six airbags in the top variant, ESC, and sophisticated driver assistance systems. It has a robust 5-star rating for adult occupant protection.

Volkswagen Virtus

Why it’s safe: Besides being excellent in performance, this luxury car is also excellent in the safety department. With six airbags, electronic stability control, and a rigid platform, the Virtus excelled in crash tests and is a safe vehicle to ride.

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Skoda Slavia

Why it’s safe: Twin brothers to the Virtus, the Slacia also received a 5-star safety rating. It’s constructed on the exact same sturdy MQB-A0-IN platform, fortified with improved features such as traction control, ABS, and more than one airbag. Safe and stylish.